KEY-FinalExamStudyGuide_Fall2013
KEY-FinalExamStudyGuide_Fall2013
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Name ___________________________ Date ___________________ Class __________________<br />
8<br />
COVALENT BONDING<br />
SECTION 8.1 MOLECULAR COMPOUNDS (pages 213–216)<br />
This section explains how to distinguish between ionic and molecular compounds.<br />
Molecules and Molecular Compounds (pages 213–214)<br />
1. What is a covalent bond?<br />
A covalent bond is a bond formed when two atoms share electrons.<br />
2. Most elements found in nature, with the exception of the ______________________ noble gases ,<br />
exist as molecules.<br />
3. What is a molecule?<br />
A molecule is a neutral group of atoms joined together by covalent bonds.<br />
4. Compounds that are formed when two or more atoms combine to form<br />
molecules are called ______________________ molecular compounds .<br />
5. Circle the letter of the substances that do NOT exist as molecules in nature.<br />
a. oxygen<br />
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b. water<br />
c. neon<br />
d. ozone<br />
e. helium<br />
6. List two properties of molecular compounds.<br />
a. low melting and boiling points<br />
b. exist as gases or liquids at room temperature<br />
Chapter 8 Covalent Bonding 69